Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords

Firefox can save usernames and passwords that you use to access online services, such as banking and email websites. If you share a computer with anyone, it is recommended that you use a master password.

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Defining a master password

By default, Firefox does not use master passwords to protect stored credentials. To define a master password:

At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select Options.At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and then select Options.On the menu bar, click on the Firefox menu and select Preferences....At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences.

Also, remember to make your password something that is easy for you to remember, but difficult for others to guess to ensure that you, and only you, will be able to retrieve this secure information. For more information on choosing passwords, see Create secure passwords to keep your identity safe.

Enter the password a second time to confirm that you can enter it consistently.

To set the master password, click OK.

Click OK to close the Options window.Click Close to close the Preferences window.Close the Preferences window.

Removing the master password

If you don't need a master password, you can remove it at any time:

Important: Without a master password, someone with access to your computer can view the passwords you have saved in Firefox.

At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select Options.At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and then select Options.On the menu bar, click on the Firefox menu and select Preferences....At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences.

Click the menu button
and choose Options.Preferences.

Click the Security panel.

Uncheck mark Use a master password. The Remove Master Password dialog will open.

Enter the current password to confirm you are authorized to remove it.

Click OK to close the Options window.Click Close to close the Preferences window.Close the Preferences window.

Changing the master password

You can also change your master password at any time:

At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select Options.At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and then select Options.On the menu bar, click on the Firefox menu and select Preferences....At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences.

Click the menu button
and choose Options.Preferences.

Click the Security panel.

Click Change Master Password.

Enter the current password to confirm you are authorized to change it.